Topic “serial port”
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2008-11-19
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the operator of a MIDI calculator
[…] so that I could use my HP 48 to play a MIDI keyboard. The calculator is running a program that sends data to a Parallax Stamp Basic microcontroller over the built-in serial port whenever I press a button. The microcontroller is running software that converts the message from the calculator into a MIDI noteon or noteoff message that is then sent to the keyboard. This is a response to a createdigitalmusic.com poll in which a (small) number of users said they wanted the site to cover more […] read
2008-11-12
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iPhone and 360 Chatpad hacked into a wireless mess of need
[…] 360 Chatpad and XBee wireless module. The good doctor then takes a Jailbroken phone (naturally) and attaches another wireless XBee module to the iPhone's jury-rigged serial port housed in an Akku enclosure. A work in progress, it will ultimately rely upon a VNC server running on the iPhone to feed keyboard input to any application of your choosing. See Apple, this is the corner of desperation that you've backed us into.iPhone and 360 Chatpad hacked into a wireless mess of need originally […] read
2008-11-01
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HOW TO - Make a USB remote control receiver
[…] probably stuck using the keyboard to pause, change the volume, and fast-forward through annoying Mythbusters recaps. PC remote control receivers range from ancient serial port designs (who has one?) to USB devices not supported by popular software. In this how-to we design a USB infrared receiver that imitates a common protocol supported by software for Windows, Linux, and Mac. We’ve got a full guide to the protocol plus schematics and a parts list. Read more | Permalink | Comments | […] read
2008-10-23
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Info about keyboard and other controllers
Hi I am very much interested in dealing with hardware directly using 'in' and 'out'' instructions (eg using port 378 to operate parallel port). Now i want to understand which controller my motherboard is using to control keyboard, mouse, parallel port, serial port etc. I have searched sites... read
2008-10-09
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MIDI Shield
[…] back from BatchPCB and overall is happy with them. There are a few things he wants to change before producing a larger batch: MIDI requires the use of the Arduino serial port pins, which are also used by the on-board USB programmer. With my current design the MIDI Shield has to be unplugged before the Arduino can be programmed, which is a pain in the ass. Instead, I'm going to add a jumper to the MIDI Shield. Remove the jumper, program the Arduino, then put the jumper back on. Much […] read
2008-09-24
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Talking to your gadgets remotely
[…] from your home? Alvaro Mautone created a gadget that allows you to use your cell phone to control appliances and alarms from a distance up to 500m. Mautone uses the serial port in his cell phone to create SMS (short message service) messages to electronic devices to turn them on, turn them off or simply check their status. And he's able to create this handy device while spending less than $50 in components. Read more | Permalink | Comments | Read more articles in DIY Projects | […] read
2008-09-18
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Neuros Hackable Open-Source Set-Top Box Updated: OSD2 [Open Source DVR]
[…] DVR. The new OSD2 has a more conventional box, can encode video at 720p in MPEG-4 format, H.264 D1 resolution (that's DVD quallity) from an analog video source, upscale video to 1080i or transcode it for a PMP. It's got a serial port, IRBlaster port, connections for Wi-Fi antenna, USB, LAN, HDMI, composite video and stereo audio, and even packs an SD port. It's shipped with a Linux-based firmware stack, but is completely open to user OS hacking. Available now for $250. [Linuxdevices] read
2008-08-28
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Control pads for gaming on the iPhone
[…] ever). Touch Arcade's got more on how it works, and pictures of another rumored device (though no manufacturer is mentioned). Button presses are delivered via the serial port, and jailbroken apps already support the pad, with full code and SDK support to come.Pretty interesting -- iControlPad wants to sell theirs for less than $30, and of course if the idea takes off, they'll have some competition (maybe even from Apple?). The iPhone is already a great gaming device -- would a button-based […] read
2008-07-22
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HOW TO - Mod a VGA screen into a Chumby
[…] of a debug port and opening a console shell on the device is a big deal. Chumby is different; it is open source, and designed to be hacked. For example, the serial port is spelled out on the silkscreen for you and there’s a backdoor to enable sshd, so it’s not big deal to bring up the console. Because of its hackability, you are enabled to do significant modifications due to the availability of all levels of design documentation—hardware, drivers, and application software. While it […] read
2008-05-10
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DIY: Satellite Tracker
[…] easier. The basis for operation is fairly straightforward. A tracking program (WiSP, Nova for Windows, The Station Program, and DK1TB's SatPC32 program are all known to work) sends data in the EASYCOMM data format out a standard serial port to the SAEBRTrack unit. The Parallax BASIC Stamp 2 decodes the azimuth and elevation information sent by the tracking program, and the array is positioned. Read more about making your own Satellite Tracker [Read this article] [Comment on this article] read